There are 5 ways to get from Como to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zuerich Hb (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 39mCHF 46–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Zurigobus Como - Zurigo
4h 18mCHF 14–24Drive 235.3 km
- Drive from Como to Zurichcar 235.3 km
2h 40mCHF 38–54Train, fly
- Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 35mCHF 73–198Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2h 39mCHF 67–187
Como to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Switzerland is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Como and Switzerland is 208 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Como to Switzerland without a car is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Como to Switzerland, including transfers.
Como to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Switzerland is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 18m.
Como to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Switzerland is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Como to Switzerland.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Como to Zurigo once daily. Tickets cost CHF 12–23 and the journey takes 4h 15m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–130
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–180
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como Lago to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Como to Zurigo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–23
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Como to Zurigo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–21
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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